SPAY AND NEUTER

Spay and Neuter

On this page you will find:

Current Specials in Pima County
Every day Low Cost Clinics for spay/neuter
Financial Assistance for Free or Low copay spay/neuter
For free resources for community (outdoor) cats see this page.

CURRENT/UPCOMING SPECIALS IN PIMA COUNTY

January 30th | Free Spay/Neuter clinic at 8:00 AM first 35 dogs and cats prioritizing unhoused neighbors and free wellness clinic for first 50 dogs and cats until approximatley 10:00 am.
  • PUP outreach sponsored by Scarrit Foundation and Santa Cruz Vet and ASAVET Charities. | 5408  S. 12th Ave, Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic | first come first serve | Please wait in your car or wait outside until opening. Once you check in stay nearby. Dogs must be on leashes, cats in carrier (one cat per carrier).  For surgery- no food after midnight and morning (but pets younger than 5 months dont have to fast | Vaccines and minor medical issues can be addressed with surgery | Proof of government assisdtance may be required | Also offering a wellness clinic, in outdoor tents with vaccines (and pet food/supplies while they last)  available for first 50 dogs or cats.  Questions:  connect@scarrittfoundation.org, 

January 31st | Free Spay/Neuter clinic at 7:00 AM and free wellness clinic January 30th and 31st 9:00AM to 4:00PM

  • PACC will provide vaccines, microchips and and wellness exams both days, spay neuter just second day | 7400 S. Settler Ave. Tribal Annex | first come first serve | be prepared to wait in a long line 

ASAVET SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS

February 4th | Check in at 8am  | The Animal League of Green Valley
1600 W Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley, AZ | $65 co-pay per pet. | E-collars (cones) required on all dogs $15. If you have a cone, you must bring with you for morning check-in so we can check size is appropriate. Vaccines optional (and only available with surgery): DAPP/PRC and Rabies | Maximum weight 85 lbs for dogs. ONE PERSON PER ANIMAL WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING. WHEN MOBILE UNIT ARRIVES PLEASE SIGN IN, GET PAPERWORK AND REMAIN IN THE CAR UNTIL YOU ARE CALLED INTO BUILDING.
Litters under 5 months – $10/per animal (if Mom is spayed ($50) at same time)
Annual Limit 3 Pets Per Household
No food after 12AM (the morning of surgery)
Pets under 5mo of age do not need fasted
All dogs must be on a leash or in a pet carrier
All cats must be in a pet carrier
All pets must be a minimum of 2 months old and weigh 2 pounds
1st come 1st serve – Limited to 20-25 surgeries a day. 10-15 dogs depending on size and sex.
Please be respectful and do not push the subject of taking more.

SNIP n TIP is coming

February 13-15, FREE SPAY/NEUTER and VACCINES for unowned community cats and kittens living in Pima County (RESERVE YOUR SPACE by LINK BELOW)

  • Pima Animal Care Center’s Biannual Snip and Tip event | 4000 N. Silverbell | Cats and kittens (kittens must weigh at least 1.5 pounds and have a commited caretaker to monitor them after surgery) | Anyone can bring in an outdoor cat in a secure carrier (friendly cats) or a trap (feral/unsocialized cats) | No limit to number of cats | People bringing cats are responsible for returning them to same location they were trapped/picked up | cats will receive S/N, FVRCP and rabies vaccines, microchip, EARTIP and minor medical treatment as appropriate. (a cat who already has an ear tip means they are already altered). Female cats will also recive a tattoo on belly. There are noexceptions/changes to these services  | If you need to borrow a trap or carrier for this event, contact PACC Community Cat Program send email to communitycats@pima.gov. Cats should arrive in one cat per carrier | Please sign up for the event at https://waitwhile.com/locations/snipntip and make an appointment for each cat you plan to bring | Surgery drop-off hours are:
    • Friday, February 13th, from 3 pm to 6 pm
    • Saturday, February 14th, from 7 am to noon
    • Saturday, February 14th, from 3 pm to 6 pm
    • Sunday, February 15th, from 7 am to noon

You will receive a text and/or call when the cat is ready to be picked up. For                   cats brought in before 12pm, it will be later the same day. For cats dropped off             after 12pm, they will stay overnight and receive surgery the following            morning, pick up will be early afternoon after  surgery. Cats will need to stay in the               carrier or trap for recovery until the day after surgery. 

 

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     Low Cost Clinics

AQUI PARA ESPANOL

Spay and Neuter

Clinics may offer additional services such as vaccination, microchipping, nail trims, testing (heartworm, FIV/felv) and even dental cleanings. Some are full service clinics.

Some clinics have additional charges  when pet  “in heat” or  pregnant, additional pain medication, protective e-collars, undescended testicles etc.

Check their websites or call for their hours of operation and a list of services and fees. And to aske about age/weight requirements and other pertinent information.

Base rates range from $35-75 per male cat, $62-95 per female cat, $85 -$150 for male dogs and $95-$265 for female dogs. Dogs in particular will depend on size.

Clinics offering low cost spay/neuter:

  • New! Friends Community Pet Clinic  – 2661 N. First Ave.  –  (520) – 748-6068 .  Call for more info or for an appointment.  Low cost spay/neuter and vaccines are  available to the those who qualify.
  • New! PUP Outreach is a free monthly mobile clinic for the unhoused individuals and families on governmnt assistance.   Basic veterinary services for dogs and cats.  Flea, tick, dermatitis, heartworm care.  Wellness exams, Vaccines, Spay/neuter appointments (subject to availability).  Pet food & supplies.  Protective paw booties.  Each month, we show up in a different part of Tucson to meet the need — no questions, just care. Click on website for next event.
  • Arizona Spay/Neuter Clinic – 4 W. Grant Road (at Stone) – (520) 624-5005  – prices available on website
  • ABC Pet Care Clinic 1114 S Craycroft (520) 745-4564  & 10185 E Old Vail Rd (520) 495-5721
  • Eastside Pet Clinic – 7036 E Broadway Blvd. (at Kolb) (520) 731-1714 – 
    Their spay/neuter rates are slightly higher, especially for larger dogs, but they offer full service care and serve the East side. Vaccines are mandatory here. If you can not show proof of current vaccines they will require them at the time of surgery.
  • Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) – 635 W. Roger Rd – (520) 881-0321 – 
    Vaccines are mandatory here. If you can not show proof of current vaccines they will require them at the time of surgery. Prices available on website.  https://hssaz.org/services/clinic/affordable-spay-neuter/
  • Santa Cruz Veterinary Clinic – 5408 S. 12th Ave. (at Nebraska) (520) 889-9643 –
    This clinic offers full service care. Prices available on website.
  • Dr. Kelly’s Surgical Unit–  8860 W. Broadway  (602) 584-8286 – Call to make an appointment
  • or book online.  Prices available on website.
  • Pima JTED  450 E. Wetmore (520) 209-1963. Call to make an appt. Dates, forms and prices are on the website.
  • Animal Crusaders bring low cost spay/neuter and vaccines to reservations in southern AZ rr.tucson09@gmail.com

Financial Assistance to receive free or reduced cost co-pay

Friends of PACC

Financial assistance for spay/neuter- see above listing in Low Cost Clinics to contact the Friends Community Pet Clinic for more info.

Dr. Kelly’s

Dr. Kelly’s is offering financial assistance for spay/neuter services to pet owners in Tucson who rely on government assistance.  Call to determine eligibility and schedule an appointment. Additional charges may apply to cover surgery extras. (602) 584-8286

Tucson Action Team, Advocvacy for Dogs

Complete their application online. A member of the team will contact you to schedule an appointment. All appointments are subject to a nonrefundable $35 scheduling fee.

The Animal League of Green Valley

A non-profit No Kill shelter with funding to offer low cost or free spay/neuter for the following areas: Green Valley, Amado, Arivaca, Vail, Corono de Tucson, ‘dogpatch’  and South Tucson.  Surgeries are performed by two clinics in the area, For more information call James at (520) 625-3785

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